New York Knicks star Tyson Chandler is expected to return to action against the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.

The Knicks' defensive anchor has missed the last four games with an upper respiratory infection, but coach Mike Woodson has revealed that he has made good progress.

"Obviously it was serious. I mean, he was in bed for a while. He's now up and around and was at the gym yesterday, so we'll see how he feels [Tuesday] and then go from there," Woodson said, Pro Basketball Talk reports.

The Knicks have won five consecutive games and will face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, with Chandler keen to gain some playing time before facing Roy Hibbert.